Warehouse Person (Loader)

PepsiCo; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Warehouse Person (Loader) responsible for building pallets and loading trucks. The role requires attention to detail and physical capability, including frequent lifting and operation of pallet jacks. Successful candidates will possess relevant experience and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Warehouse experience is a plus.
• Skills in operating powered pallet jacks and forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Drive power pallet jack or forklift to build pallets.
• Wrap pallets after loading.
• Maintain proper housekeeping standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Cooperative problem-solving

Order picking

Product staging

Forklift operation

Job description

PBNA $26.00 / hourCLICK HERE to view our Warehouse Person (Loader) Realistic Job Preview Video. This labor-intensive position is responsible for hand building pallets of product for bulk and route trucks. Each type of loading requires strict attention to order accuracy with respect to loading outgoing trucks and unloading incoming trucks. Employees work from an electronic order system or order sheets to build loads using a forklift and/or electronic pallet jack. The position is responsible for accuracy in loading and complying with shipper/receiver documentation. Employees must maintain a clean and safe work environment. The role may require working in various weather conditions, with shift hours varying based on workload. Responsibilities include moving full pallets onto trailers, unloading raw materials, selecting products for loading, and ensuring pallet stability through proper stacking and shrink-wrapping. The role involves frequent lifting (20-45 pounds per case), standing, walking, bending, twisting, and reaching.

PRIMARY JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Drive power pallet jack or forklift to pick areas and build pallets according to load sheets or voice pick audio equipment.
2. Mark load tickets for out-of-stock items.
3. Wrap pallets after loading.
4. Complete paperwork and check trucks before loading.
5. Stage pallets and load them into trucks.
6. Complete partial pallets and organize mixed pallets.
7. Maintain proper housekeeping standards.
8. Maintain reliable and predictable attendance.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years or older.

HELPFUL EXPERIENCE:

• Warehouse experience, including order picking, product staging, and operating powered pallet jacks/forklifts.
• Forklift operation skills.
• Experience with racking systems and pallet loading/unloading.
• Teamwork and cooperative problem-solving skills.

PepsiCo considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

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